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Gale Warning 1, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this gale warning at Jan 27, 2021, 2:02 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 27, 2021, 2:02 AM EST (07:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 28, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
The text
As transmitted.
652 WHUS72 KJAX 270702 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 202 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 AMZ470-472-474-272200- /O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0000Z-210128T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0600Z-210129T0000Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 202 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ450-452-454-272200- /O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0000Z-210129T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 202 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
6 follow-up statements
426 WHUS72 KJAX 271953 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 253 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 AMZ450-452-454-281000- /O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0700Z-210128T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T1000Z-210128T1700Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 253 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Winds increasing this evening, becoming northwest at 20 to 25 knots overnight. North winds 20 to 25 knots Thursday. Frequent gusts to gale force late Tonight through Thursday morning. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to noon EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ470-472-474-281000- /O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0400Z-210128T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0700Z-210128T2100Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 253 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Winds increasing through this evening, becoming northwest at 25 to 30 knots overnight, with frequent gusts to gale force. Seas 4 to 6 feet Tonight. Thursday, Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with frequent gusts to gale force, becoming north 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
257 WHUS72 KJAX 280219 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 919 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 AMZ470-472-474-281045- /O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0400Z-210128T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T2100Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 919 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ450-452-454-281045- /O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T1700Z/ /O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0700Z-210128T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 919 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
461 WHUS72 KJAX 280245 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 AMZ450-281100- /O.NEW.KJAX.MF.Y.0002.210128T0245Z-210128T0500Z/ /O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T1700Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- 945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory this evening, dense fog will reduce visibility 1 NM or less. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ AMZ470-472-474-281100- /O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T2100Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ452-454-281100- /O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T1700Z/ Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
671 WHUS72 KJAX 280718 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 218 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 AMZ450-452-454-281800- /O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 218 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ470-472-474-282100- /O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 218 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
764 WHUS72 KJAX 281804 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 104 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 AMZ450-452-454-281915- /O.EXP.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 104 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ AMZ470-472-474-282100- /O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 104 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
350 WHUS72 KJAX 281900 MWWJAX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 200 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 AMZ470-472-474-290300- /O.CAN.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0004.210128T1900Z-210129T0900Z/ Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 200 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ452-454-290300- /O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0004.210128T1900Z-210129T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 200 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1:58 AM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | JAX | Alachua, Bradford, Flagler, Marion | 7 hr |
| Jan 27, 2:02 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | JAX | 19 hr | |
| Jan 27, 12:39 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Hamilton | 36 min |
| Jan 27, 12:57 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Hamilton, Suwannee | 48 min |
| Jan 27, 1:42 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee | 63 min |
| Jan 27, 1:47 PM EST | Tornado Warning | JAX | Hamilton, Suwannee | 28 min |
| Jan 27, 2:04 PM EST | Tornado Warning | JAX | Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee | 41 min |
| Jan 27, 2:34 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Baker, Columbia | 41 min |
| Jan 27, 3:06 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Gilchrist | 54 min |
| Jan 27, 3:12 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau | 63 min |
| Jan 27, 3:35 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clay, Union | 40 min |
| Jan 27, 3:54 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Alachua | 51 min |
| Jan 27, 3:59 PM EST | Tornado Warning | JAX | Clay, Duval, Saint Johns | 19 min |
| Jan 27, 4:04 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 86 min | |
| Jan 27, 4:08 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval | 37 min |
| Jan 27, 4:32 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Marion | 58 min |
| Jan 27, 5:23 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Marion | 37 min |
| Jan 27, 6:02 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Marion | 43 min |
| Jan 26, 8:32 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Atkinson | 28 min |
| Jan 27, 12:27 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clinch | 48 min |
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